WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 50

Question 50

Animal Health

The most effective method of controlling ectoparasites in farm animals is by regular

  1. A.exposure of animals to sunlight
  2. B.dipping of animals in a solution of pesticides
  3. C.hand-picking of ectoparasites
  4. D.isolation of infested animals.
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Answer: B (dipping of animals in a solution of pesticides)

Explanation

Dipping in acaricide kills ticks and lice all over the body.